No sweat: managing menopausal symptoms at work

Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Martha HickeyGavin Jack

Abstract

Menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, a time when women are likely to be in the paid workforce. Most women have menopausal symptoms and these may impact on daytime function and work performance. This study examines the relationship between reproductive stage, menopausal symptoms and work, and advises how employers can best support menopausal women. An online and paper-based survey was completed in 2015-16 by 1092 women (22% response rate) aged 40 years plus employed in three hospitals in metropolitan Australia. Survey questions examined demographics, health and lifestyle variables, menopausal symptom reporting, and work-related variables. Reproductive stage was determined using modified STRAW +10 principal and descriptive criteria. Reproductive stage was not significantly associated with work engagement, organizational commitment, job satisfaction, work limitations and perceived supervisor support. Postmenopausal women had lower intention to leave their organizations than pre- and peri-menopausal women. While sleep problems were the most commonly reported menopausal symptom by peri-menopausal women, for postmenopausal women it was joint and muscular discomfort. Only hot flushes and vaginal dryness were signifi...Continue Reading

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Jan 31, 2018·Menopause : the Journal of the North American Menopause Society·Poliana PacelloLucia Costa-Paiva
Jul 27, 2017·Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology·Myra S Hunter, Leroy C Edozien
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Nov 26, 2020·Menopause : the Journal of the North American Menopause Society·Keiko HashimotoToyoko Yoshizawa
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